The problem of wet wipes - much worse than toilet paper.

Submitted: Monday, Jul 06, 2015 at 12:04
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We have all experienced the appalling mess that careless people make when they dont dispose of toilet paper properly. Wet wipes are worse in that they take much longer to break down than paper. But many people flush wet wipes down the loo - sometimes because the manufacturers state that its safe to do so. As this news item shows wet wipes in the pipes can cause enormous problems even in large and technically advanced sewerage systems. Spare a thought for the small and simple sewerage and even septic systems in many of the outback places we visit - flushing your wet wipes down these pipes could result in costly damage. The message is simple : if you must use wet wipes, dispose of them in the bin, or burn them. DO NOT FLUSH THEM! Ladies in particular please take note!

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